Sunday: Pokémon of the Week

News has certainly dried up a bit, going to go through and sort out the Game Mechanics pages soon. If you have any ideas for the site, feel free to e-mail them to me. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & sixteenth Pokémon. Today, we're covering one of the Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. It is one of the Pokémon only found within the Great Marsh of Sinnoh. It attracts prey with its sweet- smelling drool and gulps them down. So here it is, the one hundred & sixteenth featured Pokémon, Carnivine

Saturday: More Episode Titles

The project is coming along nicely, I am hoping for it to be up within a month. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Today, the Cartoon Network schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the sixth episode of this season and the 578th episode total. This episode has Ash & Co. arrive in Iron Island and meet up with Barry and the trainer Riley. On Iron Island, they quickly discover a Team Galactic Plot which is making all the Steel Pokémon act out. This episode is to be called Steeling Peace of Mind! and is scheduled to air on the 13th of June. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

In The Anime Department

Japanese Episode Title

A new Japanese Episode Title has also been revealed. This episode continues the gang's visit to Lake Acuity. While there, they see the legendary Pokémon Uxie. This episode is scheduled to air in Japan on June 25th;

Friday: Episode Title & New Pikachu Short Announced

Be sure to check the previous update for episode pictures from yesterday's episode. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Anime Department

New Pikachu Short

As usual with every yeah, a new Pikachu Short has been announced. This short, like the others is scheduled to air on the ANA flights in Japan this August and will likely be released on DVD next June. In this short, Pikachu & Co. are playing with a Beach Ball when Pikachu & Piplup end up getting seperated in a Metropolis. There, they bump into a Smoochum and the Notched Ear Pichu whom end up fighting as a present they were going to give to Bellossom has disappeared. They all decide to go look for it. This short is called Pikachu's Great Sparking Search

In The Anime Department

Dub Episode Title

Today, the Cartoon Network schedule revealed a new dub episode title. This is the episode title for the fifth episode of this season and the 577th episode total. This episode has Ash & Co. try to leave Canalave City, only to end up getting robbed by some wild Pokémon. On investigation, they soon discover that a Wailmer is stuck in the sewers and they have to get it out. This episode is to be called Leading A Stray and is scheduled to air on the 6th of June. Click the picture for synopsis and episode pictures;

Thursday/Friday: Episode Pictures

Sorry for the delay in episode pictures. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Pokémon Hunter J returning in order to try and capture the Colossal Pokémon Regigigas. However, the Pyramid King Brandon is still in town and has to do whatever he can to stop it. The Animédex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Wednesday: Upcoming Event Page

Still working on the project, it should not be long now. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Current & Upcoming Events

One of the more common comments I get is from people requesting to know when the next events are and to that end, I have created a page that contains all the current and upcoming events for both Wi-Fi and Brick & Mortar. This page will be continually updated whenever an event happens or is announced so be sure to keep checking it to see if there is any new events or to make sure you haven't missed one. Click the picture to go to the page.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Australian Secret Key Event

I'm currently working on a cool event page which should be done for tomorrow. I have also continued work on the project and it is nearing completion. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Platinum - AU Secret Key Event

Yesterday Nintendo revealed the details for the Australian Secret Key event. Unlike the other regions, no WiFi event has been announced as of yet, instead this is a brick & mortar event in local shopping centres on certain days in July & August, the dates are as follows;

QLD
Carindale 27 & 28 June
Pacific Fair 4 & 5 July

VIC
Southland 9 & 10 July
Fountain Gate 11 & 12 July

NSW
Chatswood 18 & 19 July
Parramatta 25 & 26 July

WA
Carousel 4 & 6 July

SA
Marion 18 & 19 July

NZ
Sylvia Park 8 & 9 August

We'll bring more as it comes

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon of the Week

I have recently been getting e-mails regarding Heart Gold & Soul Silver news. We don't expect any more news until the next issue of CoroCoro. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fifteenth Pokémon. Today, we're covering one of the Pokémon introduced in the third generation. This Pokémon has a powerful attack stat, but has an ability which causes them to only be able to attack once every two turns. It gathers round trees when fruits come into season. So here it is, the one hundred & fifteenth featured Pokémon, Slaking

Episode Pictures have been delayed a bit. They should still be up today however and shall be ammended to this update. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 18:00; Episode Pics & Character Biography added. Sorry for the delay

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting up with the Battle Pyramid leader Brandon, whom is visiting Snowpoint City to research the Regigigas Temple. However, when there, Paul decides to challenge him to a battle. The Animédex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

In The Animé Department

Character Biography - Paul & Reggie

Following the episode that aired in Japan on yesterday, I have updated the character biographies for both Paul and Reggie with various Pokémon that were introduced in the episode. Click the picture to go to the respective character biography, but be warned as it does contain spoilers

In The Games Department

Pokémon Platinum

If you are in Europe, you will probably know that Pokémon Platinum is out today. If you get stuck, we have a massive section to help you out in filling the Sinnoh Dex and all the extras in Platinum. The official site today has revealed the European Wi-Fi Mystery Gift event details for the Secret Key. The Secret Key is used to give access to a room in Eterna's Galactic Building which will give you the ability to change Rotom's forms. The Secret Key will be available over WiFi from 8th June all the way up to 19th July so be sure to get it then

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Heart Gold/Soul Silver Page

I should have pictures from today's episode up either later today, in which case I shall ammend this update, or tomorrow. A Character Biography update is also to be included then. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver - Pikachu Coloured Pichu

As part of the consolidation of information we received regarding Heart Gold & Soul Silver, I have created a page giving the details of the special Pikachu Coloured Pichu event that takes place in Ilex Forest in the game. Although not much is known at the moment, the page gives all we know and will be updated as soon as we get further information. Click the picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Episode Titles

The Heart Gold & Soul Silver rush is over. I will consolidate the data we have on them into the section soon. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Animé Department

Two Japanese Episode Titles

Two new episode titles have been revealed for two episodes airing in June. These episodes feature the long anticipated battle between Ash & Paul in Lake Acuity and takes the show to its landmark 600th episode. These episodes are a two parter to show the epic length of this battle. They are scheduled to air on June 11th & June 18th respectively

Sunday: Character Biography & Pokémon of the Week

Late last night, I added a minor Heart Gold & Soul Silver update. If you missed it, be sure to have a look. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Animé Department

Character Biography - Candice

Following the episode that aired in Japan on Thursday, I have created a character biography for the featured gym leader; Candice. She is the Snowpoint City Gym Leader and focuses on Ice types. Click the picture to go to the character biography, but be warned as it does contain spoilers

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & fourteenth Pokémon. Today, we're covering one of the Pokémon introduced in the first generation. This Pokémon is one of three Pokémon that evolve on Tyrogue depending on its Attack & Defence statistics. It is said to posess the spirit of a world championship boxer. So here it is, the one hundred & fourteenth featured Pokémon, Hitmonchan.

Saturday: Very Minor Heart Gold & Soul Silver Pics

Just a quick update. Will have a proper update tomorrow. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Minor Pictures

Pokémon Sunday has just aired in Japan and as some expected, it had another minor segment on Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver. Nothing was really revealed in this segment, just a reiteration of the CoroCoro details including a showing Ho-Oh, Lugia and a small clip at the Slowpoke Well. However, it did include two new pictures of Cyndaquil & Totodile on the selection screen and as such those two screens are now in our Pre-Release Picture page. Click the picture to go to the page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Heart Gold & Soul Silver Pictures & Episode Pictures

There isn't likely to be any Heart Gold & Soul Silver news for a few weeks now. However, I'm going to consolidate all the data we did get into the section for them shortly and I am expecting clearer screenshots later today so be sure to check back. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 09:10; Heart Gold & Soul Silver Pictures Added

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Minor Pictures

The Official Site has just updated with the Heart Gold & Soul Silver pictures which were revealed in CoroCoro. As expected, these do not reveal any further information, apart from the fact that the menu on the touch screen appears to still be brought up using the X Button. These pictures are of a higher quality and as such I have added them to our pre-release gallery. There are only a few pictures but they are still worth a look

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash's 7th Gym Battle. This time, against the Ice Leader, Candice. With a 4 on 4 battle, Ash faces a massive challernge, especially since he uses 3 Pokémon all weak to Ice. The Animédex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Don't know if we'll get any more details now. Probably this time next month. Also, if you see a release date of September 11th and use of a Skateboard in the game, that news is fake. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Update @ 22:47; New Platinum Stuff added

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Minor Details

A clearer screenshot of Heart Gold & Soul Silver has revealed the use of the Touch Screen. It appears one of the uses of the screen is for the actual in-game menu including the bag, Pokémon team, Trainer Card, Saving & Options. We do not know if this is the only function on the Touch Screen or if its the only way of accessing those menus. We'll bring you more as it comes.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Platinum - The Arceus Legend

In the issues of CoroCoro and Famitsu, they noted that as well as the Pikachu Coloured Pichu obtained from the 12th movie unlocking some details in HeartGold & Soul Silver (as noted yesterday), the Arceus you obtain will also give you access to a special thing in Pokémon Platinum. After researching into this today, I found that unlike with Shaymin & Regigigas last year, this is not a massive thing such as Wild Pokémon or an ability to form change, but it does give you the complete history of Arceus and the Sinnoh Myths. As such, I have created a page detailling these. Be warned however as they contain spoilers.

Tuesday: Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Details

More Details Coming. Hooray. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver

The first details from CoroCoro have been revealed from japanese imageboards. As expected, not many details were given due to the nclearness of the scans. We hope to get clearer scans soon. However, it did show that a new female trainer is to be utilised in this game and not the female one introduced in Crystal. There are more pics showing the Starter following you in places including Violet City & Azalea Town.

Edit @ 16:12 The game also features the area cutscenes introduced in FireRed & LeafGreen that show the area you just entered. CoroCoro uses Sprout Tower for an example, but it is likely all areas will utilise it. The scan also says that the female trainer (or male if you selected female) will serve a Support Role in the game similar to how Dawn & Lucas are in Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

It also appears there is an event in the game that utilises the Pikachu Coloured Pichu, that you obtain by pre-ordering your ticket from the 12th movie, within the game at Ilex Forest, featuring the Notched Ear Pichu as well. We'll bring more as it comes so be sure to come back.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Special: DP Summaries

The HeartGold & SoulSilver speculation continues and as such, we're likely to get some stuff in CoroCoro this week, so keep your eyes peeled to Serebii.net for coverage on that as soon as it happens . The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Manga Department

Pocket Monsters Special - Diamond & Pearl Edition

Coronis has kindly sent in summaries for the continuing adventures within the Diamond & Pearl saga of the Pokémon Special manga. These chapters follow Dia, Pearl & Lady Platinum Berlitz in their travels through Sinnoh trying to prevent Team Galactic's plans from going forward. The chapters included in this update are 53 up to 70. Click the picture to go to the index page.

Everyone seems to be getting hyped up for the new games and the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Reminder

In case you missed the update last night, the first pictures from Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver were revealed in Pokémon Sunday. From a short 16 second clip, we see the trainer walk around in New Bark Town with Chikorita following him. Further details are expected in CoroCoro this week so be sure to check back on the site for news as we'll post it as soon as it comes out. Click the picture to go to our Heart Gold & Soul Silver section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Platinum - WiFi Events Reminder

To all of you with Pokémon Platinum, this post is to remind you that the current WiFi Mystery Gift events in BOTH Japan and America will be ending within the next 48 hours. First, for Japanese games, the event that gives you the Oak's Letter to capture Shaymin beyond Route 224 is scheduled to end on May 11th. Second, the Secret Key event going on for American games is scheduled to end on Tuesday May 12th. Be sure to get these items while you can. The next WiFi events are not currently known but they will be posted as soon as we know their details.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & thirteenth Pokémon. Today, we're covering one of the Pokémon introduced in the third generation. This Pokémon is the only Pokémon whom evolves based upon its Contest condition. It is said that its scales change colour at each angle you look at it and it has the ability to calm hostile and angry emotions within people. So here it is, the one hundred & thirteenth featured Pokémon, Milotic.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver Picture & Episode Title

Sorry about being a bit late with this, time zones and all that. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.
Edit @ 00:28: HGSS Details given
Edit @ 01:42: Starter Pictures Added

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Reminder

Just a reminder to you all, the original announcement info for Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver was to be in the Pokémon Sunday variety show that airs in Japan on Sunday Morning. It is likely that this announcement will reveal certain details about these games and as such, we will be covering it here so this update shall be ammended with the stuff then. The show starts at 23:30 BST, equating to 18:30 EDT so be sure to check back here then for updates, hopefully including images of the game itself.
Edit: The Pokémon Sunday show, as expected, did not reveal much, just re-iterated the data we knew, but gave a small buit of footage featuring Gold walking around New Bark Town with Chikorita following him with pics coming from Japanese Image Boards. We expect more details in CoroCoro next week. Click the picture to go to our small gallery
Edit 2: I have had several requests for the Starter Images, specifically their new art, so as requested, here they are. Click the thumbnail to go to the bigger picture:

In The Animé Department

New Japanese Episode Title

One new Japanese Episode title has been revealed for an upcoming episode. This episode features Ash & Co. on a train to Lake ACuity when they meet up with an officer from the International Police; Looker whom is searching for Galactic. It is scheduled to air on June 4th:

Friday: Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Confirmed

Sorry about being a bit late with this, time zones and all that. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver Confirmed

A couple of hours ago, the Official Site has updated confirming that two new games; Pokémon Heart Gold & Pokémon Soul Silver are set to come out in the Fall of 2009, if we go by the recent revelation of Johto Starter figures, it could be around September. The muich anticipated games are remakes of Pokémon Gold & Silver, games which came out almost 10 years ago. Further details of these games are not currently known, but it is expected that some details will be revealed on Pokémon Sunday on Sunday morning, which I will be covering as it happens (at around 00:30 UTC), and in CoroCoro so be sure to check back frequently for updates

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Episode Pictures

The Dungeon Sky page consolidations should be coming soon so do not fret. Many have asked about the project, as previously stated, I have hit a snag with it delaying it for a short time. Hopefully this shall be over soon. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan earlier today. This episode features Ash & Co. arriving in Snowpoint City and meeting up with Zoey and the gym leader; Candice. Taking a tour round Snowpoint City, the gang visit a Pokémon School. However, Team Rocket are undercover and have a scheme going on. The Animédex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon Special - Platinum

As many of you know, server lag is a fairly common problem here due to the amount of people trying to get on at once, especially since Platinum came out. To that end, yesterday a new server was purchased and the site is now on that new server. If you are seeing this update, you are connected to it. The hope is that this shall fix the lag on both the main site and the forums. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Manga Department

Pocket Monsters Special - Platinum Edition

Recently, in Japan, a new edition of the Pocket Monster Special manga came out following the special new story elements of Pokémon Platinum. This saga features Lady Platinum Berlitz enter into the Battle Frontier in the Battle Zone. She is joined by Looker of the International Police whom is also in the area investigating certain individuals whom have information on the Distortion World. Coronis has kindly written the summaries for the first three chapters of this new adventure and these chapters have now been uploaded. Click the picture to go to the index page of the section.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Dungeon Sky Page

Seems the upcoming announcement has set the community into a full speculative mode. Check yesterday's update if you missed it. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky - tems

With Explorers of the Sky, in addition to the previously included items from Time & Darkness, a variety of new items were added to the game. These items, for the most part, are in essence anti-items. They have a very similar name to other, more common, items but have an effect that is completely what you do not want. An example would be the Oren Berry which takes 100 HP from you. With thanks to Coronis for the lists, I have compiled a page detailling all of these items. Click the picture to go to the page.

In The Miscellaneous Department

Pokémon Face-Off hits 3 Million battles

Our friends at Imagine Publishing's Pokémon Face-Off site have announced that they have finally hit 3 million battles since it's inception in December of 2008. This site acts as a Pokémon top-trumps game where you get two Pokémon at random and select which you believe will win based upon their stats and type. This acts as a pseudo-Top Trumps game and lists the most popular 100 Pokémon in the battles to help determine whom people believe are the strongest Pokémon. If any of this interests you, be sure to visit their site

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Dungeon Sky Pages

Seems the upcoming announcement has set the community into a full speculative mode. Check yesterday's update if you missed it. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky - Dungeon Listings

As promised, with thanks to Coronis for the Dungeon Listings, I have compiled a section detailling all of the dungeons you come across in the main game. However, despite this, there are a few that do not yet have complete Pokémon listings so please bear with us with that. As these contain all the dungeons from the game, it does contain spoilers of sorts. Click the picture to go to the main page

In The Games Department

Another change from Dungeon: Time & Darkness to Sky is the inclusion of Species-Specific items for every single evolution chain and lone Pokémon in the game. As such, with info from Coronis, I have created a page dedicated to the items that you can get through the Croagunk Trading Post and all other species specific items. Click the picture to go to the page.

Sunday: Game News & Pokémon of the Week

Sorry about the delay with this news. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Games Department

New Game Announcement

Earlier today, in the Pokémon Sunday variety show and it's website, it was announced that, during their episode next week, they shall reveal a world-exclusive bit of news. Their website states this will be done within the Game Area of their show so it is more than likely a brand new game. There is much speculation as to what the game is, with the general consensus being a Gold/Silver remake which does match up with some new figures of Chikorita, Cyndaquil & Totodile being released in Japan on September 19th 2009, but nothing is confirmed yet, so if you see other sites reporting it as a specific game, remember it is not confirmed that it is that game. CoroCoro is also due out soon after that so that should also contain information on the game announcement. We'll bring you more on this as it happens so keep your eyes here

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Once again going into the 4th Generation Competitive Battling strategies, we are covering our one-hundred & twelfth Pokémon. Today, we're covering one of the Pokémon introduced in the second generation. This Pokémon is constantly neglected despite its usefulness. It has the ability to fly slightly and burrows into the ground backwards. So here it is, the one hundred & twelfth featured Pokémon, Dunsparce.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Episode Pictures

The Dungeon Sky page consolidations should be coming soon so do not fret. Many have asked about the project, as previously stated, I have hit a snag with it delaying it for a short time. Hopefully this shall be over soon. The Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have both been booming since Platinum's release so be sure to visit them.

In The Animé Department

Episode Pictures

As usual, I have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan yesterday. This episode features Ash & Co. meeting a trainer whom loves Cute Pokémon. Only battling with them, she shuns Pokémon she does not deem cute, much to Dawn's chargrin. Dawn soon challenges her to a battle, but the trainer's strategy does not seem to involve attacking. The Animédex has also been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers;